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2024 Mazda MX-5 RF GT review
The Mazda MX-5 is the best selling roadster of all time, but it doesn't need a soft top or a manual transmission to make sense.
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Josh Nevett
Maserati Ghibli vs Mazda MX-5 Comparison
Maserati Ghibli
Mazda MX-5
2024 Maserati
Ghibli
vs
2024 Mazda
MX-5
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Fun
Driving the family
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
80L
648 to 1040 km
45L
275 to 410 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
3 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$139,990 - $279,600
$36,090 - $56,140
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CarExpert's Take
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Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Fun to drive anywhere, anytime
- RF brings coupe looks, flexibility
- Compliant ride
Misses
- Tan interior exclusive for auto
- Limited passenger legroom
- Steering lacks feedback
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Alarm System/Remote Anti Theft (+$1,212)
- Acoustic Laminated Rear Door Glass (+$2,214)
- Heated Rear Seats (+$1,049)
- Mica Paint (+$2,663)
- Metallescent Paint (+$2,663)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$495)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| S/C & T/C MPFI, TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | GASOLINE DIRECT INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1995 - 3799 | 1496 - 1998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 3.8L, 3.0L | 2.0L, 1.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| S/C & T/C 4CYL, S/C & T/C V8, TWIN TURBO V6, S/C & T/C V6, TWIN TURBO V8, TURBO 4 | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| SINGLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 32 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 243kW - 580kW | 97kW - 135kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 - 6750 | 7000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 450Nm - 730Nm | 152Nm - 205Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 - 4000 | 4000 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.44 - 9.7 | 13 | |
